The bikes are generally awful. I have a 24in rim, kids sized frame from one of the "brands" that aldi dumps on the market, saved from being dumped in my blocks garbage, and it weighs 16kgs with no accessories. Enough so that the appropriate sized owner would struggle to lift it up a flight of stairs.

I have one of their soft shells (well of sorts there is no way the one I have is waterproof at all) and it has done a good job. Used quite a bit over the last 12 months and still going strong. And outlived a Jaggard jacket that cost well over $300. Might head down to get another one of these.

Also got the socks last year, they are very much only summer weight but completely acceptable.

Tried their bib knicks also last year but "tested" them when I got them home and they where completely crap so returned them. Smaller size may have fitted a little better but there wasn't any left.

it broke last week when i tried pumping it up!gonna try take it back... major failure.i only tried pumping it up to 100psi about 2 times prior to that.

looking at the catalouge it seems the pump they're selling is of a different design so i might buy it in the meantime and wait for a sale from wiggle to buy a proper leyzne one.

i also bought the knicks last time, they're fine. i haven't had anyone tell me that they're see through. then again.. im young so maybe it wasn't too much of an eyesore .looking at the catalogue they seem to be a different design. the last ones i had didnt have any of the fancy stuff and had 'crane' lettering.

I've only worn them but they seem a bit uncomfortable. I ordered two pairs of netti knicks i picked up from graysonline a few months back, ill have to wear them for comparison.

i also bought the lights last time, good value. not much use in terms of actual light, but it fulfills the legislative requirement of having lights at night.

i also bought the tool kit.i think i bought it for 40 or so dollars. it's cheaper now. (or maybe it was $30 back then too)

helmet is great! comes with the 2008 sticker so meets standard. fits great as well because of the wheel adjustment thing at the back.

I bought two jerseys and one of the bike toolsets from Aldi today and they seem okay. As I didn't have any bike-specific tools already, the ones included should be enough for me to keep on top of any maintenance issues. The old mountain bike in the garage looks like it might end up being an experimental/project bike now...

Picked up a tool kit, some jackets and glasses at my local Aldi. No one was buying a bike early this morning and my wife said they had a lot left this afternoon. I wonder if its worthwhile buying a hybrid bike in a few weeks if they drop below $100?

Thanks for the headsup CatsCanRide, i'll definitely have to check my local store, the last couple of rides i've done i've been wanting a spray jacket just like the one in the catalogue (assuming it is actually waterproof).

When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments- Elizabeth West.

Yup, I picked up the track pump yesterday and used it this morning to pump up the tyres on the Mercian. Worked really well upto 120 psi and seems pretty solid with an alloy barrel, gauge (sort of accurate...) and a quality valve head fitting, Base is a bit flimsy but no worse than the $50- 60 examples in the LBS. Has a little way to go to match the solidity of my 30 year old Silca track pump tho' CheersRichard

Grabbed a wireless computer yesterday, after losing mine on the weekend. Perfect timing thanks aldi. Should have grabbed a pump, and may do yet, after mine track pump started farting near 100psi this morning. The old one might be relegated to MTB duties from now on.

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